Zika, a Mosquito-Transmitted Virus by L. Phil Lounibos, Barry W. Alto, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Cynthia C. Lord, Chelsea T. Smartt, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, Jorge R. Rey

“…In its native range in West Africa and Uganda, the Zika virus stays in the forest for the most part, and human infections are considered incidental and medically inconsequential. …”
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A sterol panel for rare lipid disorders: sitosterolemia, cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis and Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome by Alexander Bauer Westbye, Lili L. Dizdarevic, Sandra R. Dahl, Emil Andreas Asprusten, Yngve Thomas Bliksrud, Anita Lövgren Sandblom, Ulf Diczfalusy, Per M. Thorsby, Kjetil Retterstøl

“…A simple and rapid method to extract free sterols from human serum and quantitate their concentration using isotope-dilution liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) without derivatization was developed. …”
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Comparing acute versus AIDS ART initiation on HIV-1 integration sites and clonal expansion by Jun Wang, Nan Xiao, Zhengnong Zhu, Haiyan Qiao, Fang Zhao, Lukun Zhang, Jizhou Gou, Mengji Lu, Yun He, Hongzhou Lu, Qian Li

“…Overall, we introduced a sequencing method to assess provirus size in human peripheral blood and identified the widespread presence of monoclonal distribution of UIS in AIDS-ART group after long-term treatment. …”
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The Ne Bis In Idem Principle in Tax Law: European and Italian Frameworks by Stefania Lotito Fedele

“…Moreover, it has become a fundamental right enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU. …”
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Susceptibility of Sardinella lemuru to emerging marine microplastic pollution by J.D.H. Palermo, K.L. Labrador, J.D. Follante, A.B. Agmata, M.J.R. Pante, R.N. Rollon, L.T. David

“…While results from Canonical Correspondence Analysis of ingested microplastic data had no relationship with the standard lengths of the sardine and the masses of ingested food materials at varying size classes, the total number of ingested microplastics from 2014 to 2016  were directly correlated (r²=0.91, <em>p</em>=0.003) with the human population at the landing sites  along the coastline of northern Mindanao.…”
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Intratumoral <i>Fusobacterium nucleatum</i> in Pancreatic Cancer: Current and Future Perspectives by Domenica Lucia D’Antonio, Anna Zenoniani, Samia Umme, Adriano Piattelli, Maria Cristina Curia

“…<i>Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn)</i>, an anaerobic Gram-negative bacterium primarily residing in the oral cavity, has garnered significant attention for its emerging role in several extra-oral human diseases and, lately, in pancreatic cancer progression and prognosis. …”
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Asymptomatic infection and antibody prevalence to co-occurring avian influenza viruses vary substantially between sympatric seabird species following H5N1 outbreaks by Fiona Greco, Hannah M. Ravenswater, Francisco Ruiz-Raya, Chiara D’Avino, Mark A. Newell, Josie Hewitt, Erin Taylor, Ella Benninghaus, Francis Daunt, Gidona Goodman, David Steel, Jenny Park, Emma Philip, Saumya S. Thomas, Marek J. Slomka, Marco Falchieri, Scott M. Reid, Joe James, Ashley C. Banyard, Sarah J. Burthe, Emma J. A. Cunningham

“…Abstract Emerging infectious diseases are of major concern to animal and human health. Recent emergence of high pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) (H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b) led to substantial global mortality across a range of host species. …”
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The Effect of Transobturator Tape Surgery on Female Sexual Functions: A Systematic Review by Engin Yildirim, Nuriye Buyukkayaci Duman, Umit Gorkem, Ozgur Kan

“…study desıgn: Data were taken from those cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies that were done with human subjects in full texts, were written in the English language. …”
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Modeling of magnetic vestibular stimulation experienced during high-field clinical MRI by Ismael Arán-Tapia, Vicente Pérez-Muñuzuri, Alberto P. Muñuzuri, Andrés Soto-Varela, Jorge Otero-Millan, Dale C. Roberts, Bryan K. Ward

“…Using high-resolution micro-CT data of the human membranous labyrinth, we ensured anatomical accuracy. …”
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Effects of Breast-Conserving Surgery Combined with Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on Breast Cosmetic Appearance and Systemic Stress of Patients with Breast Cancer by Jing Ji, Junfeng Shi, Xia Da, Guozhu Wang, Jin Xu

“…No significant difference was observed between the two groups regarding human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) expression (p > 0.05). …”
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Status of seawater intrusion in Mexico: A review by Xiaoxiao Zha, Jesús Horacio Hernández Anguiano, Francisco Padilla Benítez, Arturo Cruz-Falcón, Raul Miranda-Avilés, Manuel E. Mendoza Cantú, Jorge Adrian Perera-Burgos, Xu Liao, Juan Manuel Navarro-Céspedes, Miguel Angel Acosta-Reyes, Yanmei Li

“…This synthesis of seawater intrusion highlights the role of climate change, which directly links to human-induced pressures. The findings offer insights into coastal regions worldwide grappling with similar challenges from climate change and increasing water demand.…”
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G Protein-Coupled Receptor 17 Inhibits Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Secretion via a Gi/o-Dependent Mechanism in Enteroendocrine Cells by Jason M. Conley, Alexander Jochim, Carmella Evans-Molina, Val J. Watts, Hongxia Ren

“…Here, we expressed the human GPR17 long isoform (hGPR17L) in GLUTag cells, a murine EEC line, and we used the GPR17 synthetic agonist MDL29,951 together with pharmacological probes and genetic approaches to quantitatively assess the contribution of GPR17 signaling to GLP-1 secretion. …”
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Analysis of Salivary Cytokines in Retinopathy of Prematurity by Hwa-Shiu Wu, Hsin-Chun Huang, I-Lun Chen

“…Salivary samples were collected on their first (D1) and seventh (D7) days of life, and cytokine levels were measured using the MILLPLEXMAP Human multiplex assay. Results: A total of 125 neonates were included in the study, categorized into two groups based on the severity of ROP: None to Mild and Moderate to Severe. …”
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Technical and cost efficiency analysis of irrigated onion production insight from smallholders irrigated onion farmers in north East Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia by Kindye Ayen, Tariku Kidane, Adane Wubet

“…Onions are a popular crop in Ethiopia for human consumption and export.MethodsFor this study, 150 smallholder producers were surveyed to collect cross-sectional data. …”
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Evaluation of spatio-temporal water quality status of Jeera river, Odisha, India by Aiswarya Pati, Showkat Ahmad Mir, Archana Padhiary, Iswar Baitharu, Binata Nayak

“…Abstract Jeera River of Bargarh District, Odisha faces serious deterioration due to massive human intervention. It is particularly susceptible to degradation because it receives industrial and waste water emissions from surrounding organizations and municipal bodies. …”
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Preparation and in vitro biological evaluation of strontium doped β-tricalcium phosphate scaffolds for alveolar bone tissue regeneration by Congrui Liu, Guiyong Xiao, Zichen Wang, Mengchen Xu, Yinchuan Wang, Nan Wang, Zhenlong Sun, Xiaoyan Li, Yixin Yin

“…A range of strategies have been devised to boost the osteogenic differentiation capacity of various biomaterials. As a human trace element, strontium (Sr) plays a vital role in bone remodeling. …”
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A Roadmap Draft for the Development of Marine Regenerative Medicine in I.R. Iran by Mahdi Mahmoudpour, Iraj Nabipour

“…Educating and training the next generation of human resources to provide a critical national mass of workforce for MRM; 5. …”
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Deep learning-based prediction of HER2 status and trastuzumab treatment efficacy of gastric adenocarcinoma based on morphological features by Zhida Wu, Tao Wang, Junlin Lan, Jianchao Wang, Gang Chen, Tong Tong, Hejun Zhang

“…Abstract Background First-line treatment for advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (GAC) with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is trastuzumab combined with chemotherapy. …”
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Long-Term Stability and Osteogenic Activity of Recycled Polysulfone-Calcium Silicate Bone Implants In Vitro by Chi-Nan Chang, Yun-Ru Huang, Shinn-Jyh Ding

“…We evaluated the phase, morphology, weight loss, and three-point bending strength of the PSF-based composites after they were soaked in dynamic simulated body fluid (SBF) at pH levels of 7.4 and 5.0 for up to 12 months. Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were utilized to assess the osteogenic activity of these composites. …”
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The Role of ChatGPT and AI Chatbots in Optimizing Antibiotic Therapy: A Comprehensive Narrative Review by Ninel Iacobus Antonie, Gina Gheorghe, Vlad Alexandru Ionescu, Loredana-Crista Tiucă, Camelia Cristina Diaconu

“…However, challenges such as inconsistent handling of clinical nuances, susceptibility to unsafe advice, algorithmic biases, data privacy concerns, and limited clinical validation underscore the importance of human oversight and refinement. <b>Conclusions:</b> AI chatbots have the potential to complement antibiotic stewardship efforts by promoting appropriate antibiotic use and improving patient outcomes. …”
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